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==Overview==
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|header=Overview
|content=Spectre is a well-rounded, high mobility character that uses her long range, grapple hook, and powerful specials to control the battlefield.

Spectre has large normals that allow her to engage from far ranges safely. Both her {{clr|1|5A}} and {{clr|2|5B}} have great range with speed to match, and her lows fulfill both speed ({{clr|1|2A}}) and range ({{clr|2|2B}}) . Her {{clr|3|S}} attacks are also fantastic, with an evasive projectile in [[#Nightfall|Nightfall]] and with [[#Deep Dusk|Deep Dusk]] being by far one of the best space control and whiff punishes in the game -- a near full screen stab that's jump cancelable on hit and wall bounces on Counter Hit. It's often used in conjunction with [[#Booze|Booze]], a grapple hook that allows unique follows up depending on which direction is used ([[#Rusty Nail|Rusty Nail]] and [[#Hangover|Hangover]]). Combined with {{clr|3|Booze}}'s low recovery, this gives her a strong advantage in air to air situations and lets her set up fuzzy pressure on opponent wake ups; her ability to punish mistakes from a distance and turn it into dangerous close range pressure is incredible. 

Her MP skills are no slouch either. [[#Shaker Blast|Shaker Blast]] has fantastic range, recovery and conversion ability, [[#Blending Pain|Blending Pain]] is great as a pressure tool and OTG pick up, with [[#Catharsis|Catharsis]] sharing similar qualities, and [[#Wild Flower|Wild Flower]] is a strong, consistent parry reversal with strong combo potential.  On top of this, her {{clr|4|5M}}, [[#Daredevil|Daredevil]] is a fantastic install skill that grants her increased damage and allows for MP Specials to cancel into each other, but its real claim to fame lies in [[#Last Order|Last Order]]. While [[#Last Order|Last Order]] ends [[#Daredevil|Daredevil]] state on use, it's a devastating, high-damage MP Special that causes crumple on normal hit, juggles into hard knockdown on air hit, can OTG, and is dash cancellable to boot, making it one of the best and most versatile punish tools in the game. Her [[File:DNFD_Gold_Cube.png|20px]] Gold Awakening, [[#License|License]], only amplifies this power, as it grants her permanent access to [[#Daredevil|Daredevil]] for the rest of the round.

Spectre's weaknesses lie in her committal offensive options that leave her in high recovery, as well as her reliance on Mana to convert off of her long range hits, leaving her mana-less conversions sorely lacking. If you desire a character with great range, high movement, strong pressure, mix ups and comeback potential, Spectre is the choice for you.
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{{DNFD/Infobox
|fastestAttack={{clr|A|2A}} (7f)
|reversal={{clr|M|2M}} (Counter)
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{{ProsAndCons
|intro=is classified as a '''''{{clr|#159964|Standard}}''''' type. She is a well rounded character with strong mobility, long range, large plus on block specials, strong okizeme, mix up, and devastating punishment from afar.
|pros= 
* '''Fantastic Reach''': Spectre has various long reaching tools, with normals, Skills, and MP Specials that can connect from long distances.
* '''Aerial Superiority''': Thanks to {{clr|S|Booze}} and its various cancels, Spectre has a great degree of control over her aerial position, with access to many tools to punish opponents attempting to outmaneuver her. When forced to remain grounded, Spectre is still capable of controlling a majority of the airspace in front of her with tools like {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|S|5S}}, and {{clr|M|6MS}}.
* '''Combo-ability''': Spectre is adept at converting her many long range attacks into damage and an advantageous knockdown. 
|cons= 
*'''Parry Reversal''': Due to having a parry and not a DP, there are situations which Spectre must rely on universal defensive mechanics where a traditional DP would otherwise save her.
*'''Committal Offense''': Spectre's best pokes, such as {{clr|S|5S}} and {{clr|S|6S}}, have very long recovery and are thus susceptible to being punished on whiff or after an opponent's roll.
*'''Mana Reliant''': Unless starting from point-blank, Spectre lacks a meterless method for capitalizing on her pokes for good damage from midscreen.
*'''Wet Noodle Kickflips''': Even on her most difficult to execute combo routes, Spectre struggles to dish out the highly lethal damage that her poor defense often leaves her susceptible to once the tables have turned.
}}
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===Unique Mechanics===
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| header=  [[File:DNFD_Gold_Cube.png|40px]] Awakening Effect: License [[File:DNFD_Spectre_Awakening_Icon.png|40px]][[File:DNFD_Movement_Speed_Up_Icon.png|40px]]
| content =<center>{{FrameDataNotes|DNFD|Awakening Overview}}</center>
<center>{{DNFDicon|icon=daredevil}} [[#Daredevil|Daredevil]] is permanently activated for the duration of the round.<br>
Movement Speed Increased.</center>
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| header=  [[File:DNFD_Clear_Cube.png|40px]] Awakening Effect: Trace [[File:DNFD_Increase_Damage_Icon.png|40px]][[File:DNFD_Movement_Speed_Up_Icon.png|40px]][[File:DNFD Guard Damage Up Icon.png|40px]]
| content =<center>{{FrameDataNotes|DNFD|Awakening Overview2}}</center>
<center>Damage on hit increased.</center>
<center>Movement speed increased.</center>
<center>Increased Guard Gauge damage dealt.</center>
}}

==Normal Moves==
===<big>{{clr|A|5A}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5A
|description=
Fast and very long range poke, can be true-stringed into {{clr|B|5B}} on block.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|A|5AA<sup>[+]</sup>}}, {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|A|5AA}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5AA
|description=
A decent followup, however it's often better to simply go into {{clr|B|5B}} after {{clr|A|5A}} to mitigate pushback on block and combo scaling.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|5B}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5B
|description=
Amazing poke that can confirm into big damage with {{clr|M|6M}}. Also true-strings into {{clr|S|6S}} on block allowing for true pressure resets afterwards with jump cancel {{clr|S|j.2S}}

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|A|2A}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=2A
|description=
Spectre's stubbiest attack but also her fastest.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|2B}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=2B
|description=
A far reaching low that can be confirmed into a combo with {{clr|M|6M}}. Rather unsafe on whiff, so think before throwing this out.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|A|j.A}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.A
|description=
Has a rather stubby hitbox making it somewhat unreliable as an air-to-air, however it can still serve this role in a pinch.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|B|j.B}}, {{clr|S|j.S}}, {{clr|S|j.XS}} {{clr|M|j.M}}
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|j.B}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.B
|description=
Multihitting overhead. Can be cancelled into {{clr|S|j.XS}} on block allowing for varied options on the opponent's wakeup. 

*Both hits are cancellable 
[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|B|j.S}}, {{clr|S|j.XS}}, {{clr|M|j.M}}
}}

==Universal Mechanics==
===<big>Throw</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|A|A}}+{{clr|B|B}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=A+B
|description=
Average throw, not much else to really say.
}}

===<big>Dodge</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|W|6G}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=6G
|description=
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===<big>Backwards Dodge</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|W|4G}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=4G
|description=
* Has 7 frames more recovery than forward dodge, but the same Invulnerability.
}}


===<big>Guard Cancel</big>===
{{InputBadge|6'''{{clr|B|B}}+{{clr|S|S}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=6B+S
|description=
Very, very stubby guard cancel. The second hit can sometimes whiff giving Spectre very little advantage while leaving the opponent close to her.
* Uses {{clr|3|2S}}’s animation and hitboxes.
}}

==Skills==
===<big>Shadow Snake Attack</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|5S}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5S
|description=
Three fast pokes that cover a large area of the screen. 

Terrible on whiff - If the second hit of {{clr|S|5S}} whiffs, Spectre is open to being parried by characters that have one. When spaced, the second hit will often whiff on crouchers. Cannot true string into {{clr|S|6S}}, and thus should not be relied upon for resetting pressure.

*-16 on Daredevil cancel.
[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|S|4S}}, {{clr|S|6S}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}
}}

===<big>Double Shot</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|2S}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=2S
|description=
A very potent anti-air. True strings into {{clr|M|4M}} for guard damage and pressure, and can be used with jump cancel {{clr|S|j.1S~S}} to bait most reversals while retaining plus frames.

*Jump cancellable on block
[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|S|4S}}, {{clr|S|6S}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Jump
}}

===<big>Deep Dusk</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|6S}}'''}} 
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=6S
|description=
A very slow but massive strike that is used in corner combo routes. On counter hit, it launches via wallbounce from anywhere on the screen, enabling conversions into jump cancel {{clr|S|j.XS}} pickups.

* Jump cancellable on block
*-6 on Daredevil cancel
[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Jump
}}

===<big>Nightfall</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|4S}}''' or {{clr|S|j.S}}}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=4S, j.S
|versioned=Yes
|description=
Backflips a bit less than one backdash's distance away before striking the ground and firing a projectile that travels fullscreen along the ground.

*Must connect with the strike portion in order to cancel into MP skills
*The strike hits OTG
;{{clr|S|4S}}
Spectre can conversion cancel the backflip startup for a quick overhead with {{clr|B|j.B}}

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;{{clr|S|j.S}}
The same move as {{clr|S|4S}} but in the air. Has some minor uses in rapidly altering Spectre's jump arc to bait anti air attempts on her other air options, then using the projectile to get some pressure opportunities.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|M|MP Skills}}
}}

===<big>Booze</big>===
{{InputBadge|Any Direction + '''{{clr|S|j.S}}'''}} 
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.XS
|description=
A character-defining movement option. Fires a grappling hook in any direction. When fired in a horizontal or downwards direction. Spectre begins air dashing towards the projectile once it reaches the edge of the screen or the floor. When firing in an upwards direction, Spectre begins travelling as soon as the projectile goes offscreen.

After the initial startup, horizontal and downwards directions ({{ni|4}}{{ni|1}}{{ni|2}}{{ni|3}}{{ni|6}}) can be cancelled into [[#Rusty Nail|Rusty Nail]], and upwards directions  ({{ni|7|}}{{ni|8}}{{ni|9}}) can be cancelled into [[#Hangover|Hangover]]. Additionally, the dash can be cancelled using {{clr|B|j.B}} or {{clr|A|j.A}} to retain the momentum gained and travel large distances, at the cost of being locked out of {{clr|S|j.S}} followups and other air options until recovery or landing.

If not cancelled, Spectre recovers in the air at the end of the dash (this nullifies all momentum), allowing her to take regular air actions (besides another {{clr|S|j.XS}})

In corner pressure, Spectre can use {{keyword|IAS}} {{clr|S|j.6S}} > {{clr|A|j.A}} or {{clr|S|j.9S}} > {{clr|B|j.B}} as quick overhead options since she quickly reaches the wall and recovers.

*The grappling hook projectile has no collision and deals no damage.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancel Table|Cancel Options:]] {{clr|S|j.6S~S}}, {{clr|S|j.8S~S}}, {{clr|M|j.M}}
}}

===<big>Rusty Nail</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|S}}''' during 4/1/2/3/6 Booze}} 
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.6S~S
|description=
Completely halts Booze's momentum and trajectory, briefly stalling in the air before attacking. A great tool in Spectre's combo routings that involve jump cancels, as {{keyword|IAS}} {{clr|S|j.6S~S}} knocks down the opponent for a guaranteed {{clr|M|j.M}} OTG.

*Knocks down on hit
*Must be input in between the startup and end frames of Booze (while Spectre is traveling) to avoid getting {{clr|S|j.S}} while recovered.
}}

===<big>Hangover</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|S}}''' during 7/8/9 Booze}} 
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.8S~S
|description=
Halts Booze's momentum and falls towards the ground at a forward angle, striking the ground upon landing. 

Used in corner combo loops in conjuction with {{clr|S|6S}} jump cancels or [[#LastOrdeR|Last Order]] dash cancels.

Hangover can be canceled into {{clr|S|j.S}} at any point, including immediate startup, which can make it hard to use when pressing {{clr|S|S}} multiple times after using {{clr|S|j.9S}}.

*Knocks down on hit.
*Hits OTG
*Must be input in between the startup and end frames of Booze (while Spectre is traveling) to avoid getting {{clr|S|j.S}} while recovered.
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==MP Skills==

===<big>Daredevil</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|5M}}'''}} 
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=5M
|description=
Activates the Daredevil state, indicated by the [[File:DNFD_Daredevil_Icon.png|35px]] icon being active. 

Daredevil increases Spectre's damage on hit and allows her to cancel her MP skills into other MP skills while also granting access to [[#Last Order|Last Order]]. Daredevil lasts for [x] frames and consumes no mana; once Last Order is used or time elapses, Daredevil State ends. The exception to these two rules is when [[File:DNFD_Gold_Cube.png|20px]] License is active, which gives Spectre permanent Daredevil State.

*Daredevil State activates instantly on pressing {{clr|M|5M}}, allowing Spectre to conversion cancel it to act sooner.
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===<big>Last Order</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|5M}}''' during Daredevil}} {{DNFDicon|icon=otg}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=5M~5M
|description=
A massive strike that ends the Daredevil state on use. Crumples the opponent on grounded hit, Juggles into a hard knockdown on air hit, and also launches as an OTG.

When Gold cube awakening is active, Last Order can be used repeatedly due to the Daredevil state being active permanently.

*Can be forward dash cancelled
*+19 on dash cancel
}}

===<big>Wildflower</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|2M}}'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|623M}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=counter}}{{DNFDicon|icon=hkd}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=623M,2M
|description=
Knocks the opponent down on successful counter, allowing Spectre to combo with an OTG. This can convert into a full damage combo in the corner with {{clr|M|4M}}, or midscreen with [[#Last Order|Last Order]]. Against some characters, a microdash is needed before [[#Last Order|Last Order]] for the attack to reach.

{{(!}} class="wikitable"
{{!}} Microdash: {{!}}{{!}} {{Character Label|DNFD|Berserker|label=BRZ}}, {{Character Label|DNFD|Ranger|label=RNG}}, {{Character Label|DNFD|Swift Master|label=SWI}}, {{Character Label|DNFD|Enchantress|label=ENC}}, {{Character Label|DNFD|Kunoichi|label=KNO}}, {{Character Label|DNFD|Dragon Knight|label=DRK}}, {{Character Label|DNFD|Lost Warrior|label=LOS}}, {{Character Label|DNFD|Spectre|label=SPC}}
{{!)}}
}}

===<big>Shaker Blast</big>=== 
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|6M}}'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|236M}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=236M,6M
|description=
Use for picking up long range hits like {{clr|B|2B}} into a combo and knockdown.

*Spectre recovers in the air, allowing air actions
}}

===<big>Blending Pain</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|4M}}'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|214M}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=hkd|info=The initial strike portion forces a knockdown}} {{DNFDicon|icon=otg}} {{DNFDicon|icon=proj|info=The whirlwind portion is a projectile}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=214M,4M
|description=
An expensive but highly plus special for block pressure and excellent OTG pickup combo tool. 
}}

===<big>Catharsis</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|j.M}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=otg}} {{DNFDicon|icon=proj|info=The whirlwind portion is a projectile}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=j.M
|description=
The primary way Spectre converts off of {{clr|S|j.6S~S}} hits via the OTG pickup. Can also whiff punish if the opponent tries to anti air some Booze movement, or create a mixup opportunity thanks to the plus frames on block.

*Startup varies based on the height it's performed from.
*Launches on normal hit and on OTG.
}}

==Placeholder==
===<big>Testament</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|AS|AS}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|
|input=AS
|description=
Has good reach, making it easy to catch falling opponents during Spectre's many juggle routes.
}}

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